By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Oct 7th, 2019
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Alligator Zoo-Park Magic by C.H. Hooks REVIEW BY MEREDITH MCKINNIE “The carelessness of belief in magic was much at odds with the precision of an illusion…Jeffers was making something. He built something big where nothing much was.” Hooks’ debut novel is a carnival ride of sorts through a southern to...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Pages
Oct 7th, 2019
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An American Marriage by Tayari Jones REVIEW BY MEREDITH MCKINNIE “Six or twelve. That’s your fate as a black man. Carried by six or judged by twelve.” Tayari Jones’s novel explores being black in America. She strategically catalogues the perspectives of three African-American people with different ba...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Home
Oct 7th, 2019
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The Home of Sarah and Justin Bishop Photography: Kelly Moore ClarkArticle by: Maré BrennanContractor: Justin Bishop of Bing Bishop ConstructionInterior design: Sandy McMillan, ASID, Intelligent Design & Haven WHEN ONE OF THE HOMEOWNERS IS an art educator and the other is one of our region’s most ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Outdoors
Sep 30th, 2019
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KEN COOK IS A HUNTING LEGEND WHO HAS HARVESTED DEER ALL ACROSS NORTH AMERICA, BUT HIS FAVORITE HUNTING DESTINATION IS RIGHT HERE AT HOME. ARTICLE BY DAN CHASON | PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRAD ARENDER When Reggie Jackson earned the name of “Mr. October” in Major League Baseball, it was because even at an advan...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Eats
Sep 30th, 2019
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Monroe’s next-best-thing to abuela’s kitchen is Kahlo Tapas & Tequila. Partners Mario Mata and Cesar Nunez have opened their newest venture that features distinguished Mexican flavors in the form of a tapas and tequilería establishment. article by Vanelis Rivera | photography by Andrew Bailey For...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Icon
Sep 30th, 2019
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Frank Wilcox retires from a career of service to his community. Safe, decent, affordable housing for every citizen is the main goal of MHA and the ideal to which he dedicated his career. ARTICLE BY KAY STOTHART RECTOR & PHOTOGRAPHY KELLY MOORE CLARK A red light glows in Monroe’s nighttime skyline...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Beats
Sep 30th, 2019
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ARTICLE BY VANELIS RIVERA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BAILEY How do you know a band is about to throw down some tasty tunes? Is it in a densely stacked stage, multi-guitar stand with resophonic and electric guitars at the ready, band logo brandished on a kickdrum, or a lead guitarist coolly styling shade...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Kidz
Sep 30th, 2019
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The Earlier the Detection, the Better Article by Cindy G. Foust It’s here…fall that is. Except, just like last month, it still feels like we are in the dead of summer. Would the atmospheric gods please shine their cooler temp wand at us? Anybody got a connection? Anybody? I’m telling you, sitting in ...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Artist
Sep 30th, 2019
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From hand-painted textiles to brightly-hued murals, Ashley Alford-Dollar is making a colorful splash in Northeast Louisiana. Monroe artist Ashley Alford-Dollar grew up in Baton Rouge, but at 19, she left Louisiana to pursue her dreams in New York. She had always wanted to leave home after high school...
By Reagan Henderson
In Bayou Home
Sep 30th, 2019
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If your home is in need of a makeover, hit the refresh button on your artwork. Don’t buy art to match your walls, buy art that speaks to you. Map out a hanging pattern by creating cardboard replicas and taping to your wall. Photography by Kelly Moore Clark...
